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Anatomy and Physiology (FETAC Level 5)

  • Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €274.50
  • Was previously: €549
  • FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology (D20001) 
  • Distance Learning home study course accredited by: FETAC
  • There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
  • Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.

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Course Details:

The purpose of this course is to enable you to acquire knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, to recognise the human body as an entity and understand the interrelationship between the systems of the body.

Course documentation for this FETAC accredited course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning FETAC accredited course means that students can study flexibly at home or at work, while gaining a nationally accredited qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read.

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
  • The Skeletal System
  • The Muscular System
  • The Circulatory System, heart and blood vessels
  • The Lymphatic System
  • The Digestive System, Nutrition and Metabolism
  • The Respiratory System
  • The Brain and Nervous System
  • The Endocrine System
  • The Reproductive System.

Who should complete this course?

  • People who wish to pursue a career in any of the complementary therapies.
  • People who wish to pursue a career and work in the fields of natural health, nutrition and physical fitness.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

  • Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate and/or equivalent qualifications and or/relevant life and work experiences.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • Students must be competent in both written and spoken English.
  • If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you.  You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
  • If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
  • For more details on participation suitability of this course click here».

Progression to further Studies

  • This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Students who successfully complete this programme can use the credit they receive on this programme towards any of the following major awards:
Code
Level
Title
Type
Domain
CASLT
5
Laboratory Techniques
Major

1.2.3 Laboratory Skills
DCHSN
5

Nursing Studies
Major

6.2.6 Nursing – Allied Skills

DCHSX
5

Community and Health Services
Major

6.1.9 Community Care and Social Work

DCXXX
5

Supervision in Childcare
Major

6.1.8 Childcare

DHSSX
5

Health Service Skills
Major

6.2.7 Health Care Support

DHSXX
5

Healthcare Support
Major

6.2.7 Health Care Support

DHXXX
5

Hairdressing
Major

8.1.2 Hairdressing

DLMXX
5

Leisure Management
Major

9.1.4 Visitor Centres

DOREC
5

Outdoor Recreation
Major

9.3.1 Leisure and Sports Safety

DSRXX
5

Sport and Recreation
Major

9.3.1 Leisure and Sports Safety

EPADX
5

Dance
Major

2.1.4 Dance

Assessment

  • This course is assessed through a number of assignments which students must complete to demonstrate their understanding of various topics.
  • Students taking this module will have to sit an examination (€50.00) that is normally held in Dublin
    but arrangements can be made in outside centres around the country. This can be paid before exam
    dates and is not required upon enrolment.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, validated by a Verifier with an independent FETAC External Authenticator to complete the process. Click here for more information.

 

Accreditation

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology (D20001).
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the National awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
  • There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation, exam costs and FETAC accreditation.

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